Annual Campaign

Fresh Start Annual Campaign

Each year from April through June, we ask friends of Fresh Start to donate to our Annual Campaign. Every member of our Board of Directors has already shown her support this year by not only donating her time and talents but also by donating generously to our Campaign. This sets a great example for those who also wish to make a difference in the lives of women in need and their families through education.

We hope you’ll join our Board and show your support for current and future scholars by donating today. You can be assured your donation is being put to the use you intended since 97 cents of every dollar goes directly to the scholarship program. Thanks in advance for your support!!

Fresh Start Stock Donation

Since you plan to make a donation to a qualified charitable organization and donations may be deducted on your federal income tax return as an itemized deduction, you should consider donating appreciated stock from your portfolio instead of cash. This typically works best for folks whose marginal tax bracket is 15 percent or higher and who claim itemized deductions. Only stocks which have been held longer than one year and have long term capital gains should be considered. The tax benefits: deducting the full amount of the value of the appreciated stock and avoiding the unrealized capital gains which would otherwise be taxed.

Fresh Start At A Glance

Has awarded over $950,000 to more than 200 women attending colleges and universities in Delaware.

Has achieved a 70% graduation rate which is exceptionally high for the non-traditional student population.

Has magnified our impact by the example our scholars set for their families.

About Fresh Start

The Fresh Start Scholarship Foundation, Inc. is the charitable arm of Wilmington Women in Business, Inc. (WWB). We award college scholarships to women returning to college based on need, academic record and potential for success. We provide mentoring support to our scholars through professional women in the community.

About WWB

Wilmington Women in Business provides a forum for personal and professional development to empower women, promote growth as leaders, make valuable connections, and to develop strategies to lead balanced lives.